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Finally, Starr’s blog offers an important perspective on Khalil after he has been dismissed as a drug dealer and thug by the general public. Her tender snapshots of Khalil’s life demonstrate the importance of not limiting people to stereotypes, or subconsciously assuming that their lives are worth less than others because of the background they come from. It’s also a first step in the direction of speaking up, demonstrating Starr’s bravery and determination to do something even though she is deeply afraid of the consequences of doing so. Starr uses the public, technological platform of Tumblr to transmit a better and more complete image of Khalil to a broad audience.

The hate you give chapter 12

Starr notices that Ms Ofrah says murdered very easily. What does this show you?